Remembering the Berkeley tragedy ten years on
On June 16, 2015, the people of Ireland and the Irish American community were struck by tragedy when six college students lost their lives in… Read More »Remembering the Berkeley tragedy ten years on
On This Day: Irish tenor Count John McCormack was born in 1884
John McCormack, the acclaimed Irish lyric tenor and future Papal Count, entered the world in Athlone, County Westmeath, on June 14, 1884. Rising from a working‑class… Read More »On This Day: Irish tenor Count John McCormack was born in 1884
Erne Go Bragh: Irish fishermen’s fight for fishing freedom
Erne Go Bragh –“Erne Forever.” June 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the defiant boat protest that launched The Erne Fishery Case, also known as… Read More »Erne Go Bragh: Irish fishermen’s fight for fishing freedom
Eating like our Irish Iron Age ancestors
Our ancient Irish ancestors ate healthily, heartily, and well. Here’s how one of our writers and her family got on experimenting with the diet of… Read More »Eating like our Irish Iron Age ancestors
Hatchet thrown at police during third night of “unacceptable” disorder in Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has condemned the third consecutive night of “completely unacceptable” disorder last night, Wednesday, June 11. The PSNI said… Read More »Hatchet thrown at police during third night of “unacceptable” disorder in Northern Ireland
17 officers injured during Ballymena’s second night of “disgraceful scenes of violence”
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said today, Wednesday, June 11, that it condemns “the disgraceful scenes of violence on the streets” on Tuesday… Read More »17 officers injured during Ballymena’s second night of “disgraceful scenes of violence”
In praise of Irish teatime, and a traditional Victoria sponge recipe
You might say that in Ireland all roads lead to tea. From breakfast and lunch breaks to weddings and wakes, a cupán tae (cup of… Read More »In praise of Irish teatime, and a traditional Victoria sponge recipe
CIE Tours reveal huge Ireland sale! Save on ALL vacation tours for 2026 travel
CIE Tours is celebrating the start of summer with ‘Our Best Sale of the Year’ – a chance to book early and save on your… Read More »CIE Tours reveal huge Ireland sale! Save on ALL vacation tours for 2026 travel
Ireland’s third chartered deportation flight of year returns 35 people to Nigeria
Ireland’s Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) of An Garda Síochána carried out an operation removing individuals from the State to Nigeria yesterday, Wednesday, June 4.… Read More »Ireland’s third chartered deportation flight of year returns 35 people to Nigeria
Major shifts in health behaviours of Irish children over 25 years, study finds
The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Trends Report 1998–2022, which was launched on Tuesday, June 3, highlights notable changes in the health behaviours and… Read More »Major shifts in health behaviours of Irish children over 25 years, study finds